How to pronounce whiner
Say it like WY-ner. Whiner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY).
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- WY
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whiner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of whiner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WY-nuh.
What does whiner mean?
- a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining
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Words that rhyme with whiner
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Words that sound like whiner
Questions about saying whiner
How do you pronounce whiner?
Say WY-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whiner?
Whiner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY). Broken into parts: WY · ner.
Is whiner pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwaɪnə/ (WY-nuh).
What words sound the same as whiner?
Whiner sounds the same as wiener in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.